RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
Richmond City Council schedule for reviewing, analyzing, amending and adopting FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget: Council poised to keep Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate at $1.20, lowest in more than 30 years
The FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget Includes: Richmond General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and Federal, State and additional funds for Richmond Public Schools
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council will hold public meetings, hearings and work sessions as they review, analyze, amend and adopt the upcoming two-year FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget, which is scheduled to be voted on and adopted during its regular Formal Council Meeting on May 23, 2011, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend any and all of the public meetings. As part of this process, Council will review a proposed budget submitted by the Mayor to Richmond City Council on March 31, 2011. This proposed found on the City website, at the following link www.richmondgov.com/budget/reports.aspx#biennial
As Richmond City Council has not introduced legislation regarding a change to the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate, which would be required to be adopted by April 15, 2011, it is poised to keep the existing rate of $1.20, maintaining the lowest rate in more than 30 years.
The following is the Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule of FY2012-2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget Review Public Meetings, Hearings, Work Sessions and Action Dates. It is very important to note that the day, time, topic, and locations are subject to changes. For the latest times and locations, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Comprehensive Schedule of
FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget Review Public Meetings, Hearings, Work Sessions and Action Dates
APRIL 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION
A special meeting to be held to review the proposed Richmond Capital Improvement Plan and Non-Departmental sections of the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Monday, April 18, 2011; 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE – BUDGET REVIEW
The Committee is meeting early to include time to review the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.
NEW LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
This meeting is typically held at the Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
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LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE – BUDGET REVIEW
The Committee will include time to review the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd flr; 900 E. Broad St.
FrequencyTypically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE – BUDGET REVIEW
The Committee will include time to review the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE – BUDGET REVIEW
The Committee will include time to review the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Beginning February 2011 meets the third Thursday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Prior to February 2011 it met form 4:00-5:30 p.m.)
Monday, April 25, 2011; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION – BUDGET REVIEW
This meeting may include discussion regarding the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. This meeting is held for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
Monday, April 25, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION – BUDGET REVIEW
(Public Hearing on U.S. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds)
This meeting will include discussions regarding the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget and a Public Hearing and Introduction of Council Amendments on U.S. Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, which include U.S. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds, U.S. Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Funds and U.S. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Funds. This meeting is held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Thursday, April 28, 2011; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE – BUDGET REVIEW
The Committee is meeting early to include time to review the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. The Committee is responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room
Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MAY 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING ON BUGET
A special Public Hearing meeting will be to review and hear from Richmond citizens regarding the FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Monday, May 9, 2011 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION – May include budget discussions
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Monday, May 9, 2011 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION – ADOPTION OF U.S. FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS (Approval of U.S. FEDERAL Community Development Block Grant funds AND Introduction of proposed FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget Amendments)
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Community Development Block Grant funds; the introduction of Council’s Amended FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Monday, May 23, 2011 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION – May include budget discussions
Regularly scheduled Council meeting that may include budget discussions. Informal meetings are held to review information/prepare for the Formal meetings.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Monday, May 23, 2011 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION – BUDGET ADOPTION
(Council Adoption of FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget)
Regularly scheduled Council Formal meeting that will include the approval of Adoption of the
FY 2011 Richmond Government Budget; and, other budget discussion/public business.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
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Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff
Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff
804.646.5921 (office tel)
Daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Background - Richmond Biennial Government Budget ____________________________________
A Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
The Richmond City Government Budget runs from July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes City General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, the City’s contribution to Richmond Public Schools and additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. The Budget is typically amended every year. Thus, every year a proposed Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) is submitted to Richmond City Council by the Mayor, who is responsible for administering local government services. Council then reviews, analyzes and amends and adopts a budget based on the priorities of citizens.
Richmond City Council’s budget takes the form of Ordinances that are voted on and available on Richmond City Council website, at www.council.richmondva.gov, by clicking Ordinances and Resolutions, and from the City of Richmond Website, at www.richmondgov.com. Copies are also available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 (804.646.7928).
BACKGROUND - RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAXS ____________________________________________
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for our local citizen government is for Richmond real estate owners to annually contribute funds based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. Therefore, each year the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set. The rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, that each real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services. Richmond real estate owners contribute their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate, which is set by June 15 annually. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100 of assessed property value; their share is $1,200 for that year.
Beginning calendar year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes are now divided into two collections a year instead of all at once and market valuation data will lag one year. Payments are now due as follows: Half by January 14 and half by June 14.
Richmond City Council __________________________________________________________________
Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.
Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.